Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for pioneering research into brain activity
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have researched light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based in Germany and the United States.
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Thousands of public servants are stuck waiting for student loan forgiveness
A federal program intended to help borrowers catch up on payments has been bogged down by staffing cuts and a surge in applications.
A Pentagon dispute 18 months ago was prelude to problems in Iran
The U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals. The Iran-backed group is still bedeviling the region.
Bolsonaro and Lula head to a runoff in Brazil’s presidential election
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy.
Soldiers badly wounded in Iranian drone strike say military’s medical system failed them
The soldiers’ criticism comes against the backdrop of years of disinvestment and drawdowns in the Middle East driven by multiple administrations and political leaders who sought to end U.S. involvement in the region.
Dear Annie: I feel more like a roommate than a wife. How do I fix it?
Dear Readers: After my column in response to “Worried Daughter,” who was concerned that her widowed mother was becoming increasingly isolated and dependent two years after her husband’s death, readers wrote with thoughtful suggestions. Thank you to all, but especially to two readers for sharing your personal and…
Asking Eric: Are these men on dating apps being too forward, or am I overreacting?
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
Opinion: One small step toward cheaper housing in Alaska
The cost of connecting a home to basic services deserves a closer look in Alaska’s search for cheaper housing.